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Women's World Cup 2023 groups: Who every country will face in Australia and New Zealand

By Conor Pope published

WORLD CUP The Women's World Cup 2023 groups have been drawn – this is who each nation will face to reach the knockouts

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Ranked! The 100 best football kits of all time

Ranked! The 100 best football kits of all time

By Mark White published

RANKED! The best football kits of all time, from clubs, countries, the depths of your childhood and beyond

RANKED!
World Cup 2022 fixtures: A general view of the Khalifa International Stadium on January 4, 2018 in Doha, Qatar.

World Cup 2022 fixtures and results – full schedule, dates and UK TV channels

By Conor Pope last updated

FIXTURES These are the Qatar World Cup 2022 fixtures and results so far, and what channel you can watch them on in the UK

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Asia's failings, Croatia's marathons and Neymar's return: Five takeaways from day 16 of World Cup 2022

By Alasdair Mackenzie published

Brazil and Croatia are through to the quarter-finals following a day of high drama at the World Cup 2022

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Japan players show dejection after their defeat through the penalty shoo during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Japan and Croatia at Al Janoub Stadium on December 05, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar.

Was Japan's penalty shootout the worst ever?

By Mark White published

Japan's penalty shootout was unbelievably lacklustre, with three out of four penalties ending up in Dominic Livakovic's gloves

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Japan score from stunning corner move against Croatia: Daizen Maeda of Japan celebrates with his team mates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Japan and Croatia at Al Janoub Stadium on December 5, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar.

Watch: Japan score from stunning corner move against Croatia

By Mark White published

The Japan World Cup 2022 dream continues against Croatia with a beautiful attacking move

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Who are the BBC commentators for Japan vs Croatia at World Cup 2022? Japan's midfielder #08 Ritsu Doan warms up with teammates ahead of the start of the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Japan and Croatia at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on December 5, 2022.

Who are the BBC commentators for Japan vs Croatia at World Cup 2022?

By Ben Hayward published

Guy Mowbray and Jermaine Jenas are the BBC commentators on microphone duties for Japan vs Croatia at World Cup 2022

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Michel Platini et Footix, l'oiseau mascotte de la Coupe du Monde de football 98, lors du lancement d'une loterie organisée par la Française des Jeux, le 24 novembre 1997, Paris, France.

Quiz! Can you name every World Cup mascot ever?

By Mark White published

Quiz! From the magnificent to the naff, tell us what year each of their mascots took their bow

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Spain fans ahead of their World Cup clash against Japan.

Who are the ITV commentators for Japan vs Spain at World Cup 2022?

By Ben Hayward last updated

Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist are the ITV commentators on microphone duties for Japan vs Spain at World Cup 2022

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Roberto Martinez, Head Coach of Belgium, during the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 portrait session on November 19, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

Quiz! Can you name every nation's manager at the 2022 World Cup?

By Mark White published

Quiz! There aren't nearly as many left – but can you tell us who every head coach at the start of the World Cup managed?

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